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Céad Meith 25 2025

Céad Lún 6 2025

Aoine Lún 29 2025

Páirtaimseartha Buan

The Growing Tree childcare facility is currently recruiting for 3 Part-Time Afterschool Assistants to join the team. The Afterschool Assistants will be based in The Growing Tree in Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon to provide afterschool and homework supports to children and young people.

Work duties and outputs will include:
Assisting in the delivery of Afterschool/Homework support to children and families 
Adhering to the afterschool policies and procedures 
Adhering to national Childcare policies and regulation in the delivery of a safe and efficient service 
Planning activities and experiences with staff to meet children’s individual needs  
Working in partnership with parents 
Keep documentation of works carried out on a monthly basis 
Submit accurate timesheets reflective of works carried out 
Efficient in offering a safe environment for children 
Any other duties that may be assigned your Managers. 

The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team and have:
Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare is desirable BUT NOT essential
Minimum 1 years’ experience in Childcare or Afterschool setting is desirable BUT NOT essential 
Competent in consideration of the needs of children 
Good Communication and relating to skills with children, staff and parents 
Up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations  
Updated Children’s first safeguarding regulations and reporting procedures 
Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required 


Employer: Roscommon LEADER Partnership CLG
Location: The Growing Tree, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Hours of Work: Part-Time, term time contracts
Salary: €14 per hour, with increase to €15 per hour following successful completion of probationary period
Annual Leave: 21 days p.a.+ 3 Additional Co. Allocated Leave Days, on a pro-rata basis
Opportunities for further development in childcare qualifications available
Staff Uniform provided
Employee Assistance Programme provided
Required start date: 29th August 2025